The investigation continues into the death of an Alexandria man late Wednesday night. The APD reports 34 year old Willie Carter was an apparent victim of a domestic dispute. A vehicle was found, according to police, with bullet holes, broken glass and blood on Essie Street shortly after 10:15. Police are looking for 27 year Ahmond Mason in connection with the shooting. He is considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with information is asked to contact authorities.

It’s always tougher when it’s one of your own. The APD reports one of their officers was arrested early Thursday morning and charged with DWI 1st offense. A police spokesman says the officer was off-duty and driving a personal vehicle when he was pulled over by Louisiana State Police on Highway 28 West near Walmart. The officer has been placed on administrative leave while the department conducts an internal investigation.

A $6.5 million renovation of Louisiana College's Guinn Auditorium was nearly wrapped up Thursday morning, about an hour before the Baptist school's first weekly chapel service of the semester.LC President Rick Brewer says they are about 95% done with the job. The college made an insurance claim after Guinn and several other buildings on the Pineville campus experienced extensive hail damage several years ago.

An Air Quality Action Day has been issued today, and residents of the Bayou State are encouraged to cut down on their emissions by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality. Increasing ozone concentrations as the result of higher temps and sunshine will lead to unhealthy air quality during the afternoon hours.

A Shreveport woman recently found out she was granted a divorce even though she was not seeking one, and now her husband, 27-year-old Demario Clark and his new girlfriend, 50 year old Lisa McKinney, are both in jail. Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office Spokesperson Cindy Chadwick says the woman discovered documents showing divorce paperwork between her and her husband had been filed and granted and the woman’s husband has been arrested as a result of the bogus paperwork.

Two Springhill men are under arrest for possession of a substantial amount of child pornography. 44-year-old Bo Skywalker Roberts is facing two counts of child porn possession, and 54-year-old Joe Palmer is looking at 200 counts of possession, and 40 counts of distribution. State Police Trooper Glenn Younger says cooperative efforts like these often lead to major arrests and the dismantling of child pornography distribution networks.

Vice President Mike Pence was in the Crescent City yesterday, paying a visit to the World War Two Museum and later hosting a fundraising event. Pence’s visit comes at a particularly difficult moment for the administration that’s been rocked by criminal scandals LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan says this is a chance for Pence to start building relations, in case he gets an unexpected promotion.

Conflict of interest? You be the judge.. Louisiana is one of only five states without a statewide rideshare policy that would allow companies like Uber and Lyft to operate in any city. Rideshare legislation crashed and burned in the Senate after parliamentary maneuvers by Senate President John Alario. Come to find out, The Advocate reports Alario has a close friend, former legislator Francis Heitmeier, in the cab industry, an industry that is dead set against allowing the competition. The bill had flown through the House with little opposition.

The USA Today network reports Vidalia Representative Andy Anders, considered one of the most liked members of the legislature, has been released from intensive care. Anders remains hospitalized in Monroe after suffering a possible heart attack and he’s also batting a blood infection.

Louisiana’s launching its new ad campaign that’s set to feature “Feed Your Soul” on social media in states around the country, and countries around the world. The campaign includes three videos featuring visitors tearing into po’boys, dancing zydeco, catchin bass, and more. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says it’s aimed at maintaining the state’s record breaking tourism numbers.

Two men have been arrested by LDWF officers after allegedly killing an alligator out of season in St. Martin Parish. Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries spokesperson Adam Einck says the suspects could face over 1000 dollars in fines

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Five LSU players are on the coaches preseason All-SEC team. Third-team selections are defensive lineman Rashard Lawrence and safety Grant Delpit. Offensive lineman Garrett Brumfield is on the second team and first-team selections are cornerback Greedy Williams and linebacker Devin White.

Saints first round pick Marcus Davenport is back practicing in full pads after missing a good portion of training camp because of a groin injury. The rookie defensive end says he’s knocking a lot of rust off and getting his mind right to play. It remains to be seen if Davenport will play in Saturday’s preseason game versus the Los Angeles Chargers.

The LHSAA has ruled Hahnville quarterback Andrew Robison is ineligible for the upcoming season and the Tigers Head Coach Nick Saltaformaggio has been suspended for the first four games, because of alleged recruiting violations. Robison is a senior, who transferred from Vandebilt Catholic. Several in-state colleges are looking at Robison, who threw for 25-hundred yards and 30 touchdowns last season. The St. Charles Parish School system says they plan to appeal the ruling.

Louisiana College athletic director and men’s basketball coach Reni Mason announced this week the hiring of Michael Prather as assistant men’s basketball coach. Prather, who spent last season as an assistant at Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi, is no stranger to the American Southwest Conference. He is a graduate of East Texas Baptist University, where he played for the Tigers then spent 10 years as an assistant coach.

Purple and Gold fans can leave the flasks at home cause Death Valley’s got a new option, The Chute, for those looking to toast the Tiger’s in victory or wash down the bitter taste of defeat with a cold brew that’s available to any ticket holding fan. Fans in the shoot can buy and drink beer, as long as they keep it within the area. Advocate Sports Columnist Scott Rabalais says it’s a step forward for fan equality. The bar will serve soft drinks, food, and beer, and is located on the south side of the stadium